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Jesus Our Motivation. Philippians 3. Jesus Our Motivation. What is the biggest distraction that stops you moving on in your Christian Life/Walk? What motivates you as a Christian?. Jesus Our Motivation. What can distract us from ‘the race’? (1) 1) Religion Through outward symbols
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Jesus Our Motivation Philippians 3
Jesus Our Motivation • What is the biggest distraction that stops you moving on in your Christian Life/Walk? • What motivates you as a Christian?
Jesus Our Motivation What can distract us from ‘the race’? (1) 1) Religion • Through outward symbols • By relying on our heritage, our background, our upbringing, who we know or spend time with • Our reliance on acts of worship or through our observance of our faith • From the importance and significance we feel in getting involved in church life • In moralizing about others in the church or outside the church
Jesus Our Motivation What can distract us from ‘the race’? (2) 2) The Past • Past Disappointments • Past Failures • Guilt from Past Sin • Unforgiveness
Jesus Our Motivation What can distract us from ‘the race’? (3) 3) Worldly attitudes a) Seeking Status b) Self Sufficiency c) Fear – of things and man d) Busyness
Jesus Our Motivation Jesus - Our Righteousness • No more condemnation • No doubt we are saved • God loves you • Freedom from guilt
Jesus Our Motivation Jesus - In Our Suffering • Suffering produces character • Suffering brings you close to God • Suffering is a sign that …
Jesus Our Motivation Jesus - Preparing His Bride Sanctification: • Increasing your knowledge of God • Increasing your wisdom and knowledge • Better control of your emotions • Delighting to do God’s will • Conformed to God’s will • Not letting sin reign in your bodies
Jesus Our Motivation Jesus - Our Ambition • One day the world will end • Nothing compares to knowing Jesus
Jesus Our Motivation Jesus - The Conqueror Of Sin • Our identity and citizenship has changed • We have a different slave master
Jesus Our Motivation Jesus - Is Over All • Jesus will build His church • Jesus is in control • Jesus will return
Jesus Our Motivation Jesus Our Righteousness Jesus In Our Suffering Jesus Preparing His Bride Jesus Our Ambition Jesus The Conqueror Of Sin Jesus Is Over All